Mercedes-Benz NewsNews on Mercedes-Benz continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.eMercedesBenz Feature:A Mercedes-Benz In Comics- August 14, 2008 The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Actros and "Fintail" models have all made a name for themselves as fictional heroes as well as top performers in real life. Over recent decades, comic-books have offered a fascinating slant on the history of the Mercedes-Benz brand. Indeed, a Mercedes appeared in the first ever "Tintin" book, published in 1929, since when numerous albums and series have inadvertently helped compile an illustrated encyclopedia of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.http://www.topix.net/autos/mercedes-benz/2008/08/emercedesbenz-feature-a-mercedes-benz-in-... First Drive: 2009 Acura TL SH-Awd- August 14, 2008 As we hammer the 2009 Acura TL down some of Malibu's most challenging canyon roads, the big sedan is handling itself well.http://www.topix.net/autos/mercedes-benz/2008/08/first-drive-2009-acura-tl-sh-awd?fromrss=... Daimler Launches Europe's Largest Fleet Test of Hybrid Trucks in London- August 14, 2008 LondonStuttgart - Daimler AG launched Europe's largest fleet test of hybrid trucks by presenting ten Fuso Canter Eco Hybrids to eight customers in London.http://www.topix.net/autos/mercedes-benz/2008/08/daimler-launches-europes-largest-fleet-te... All VW and Mercedes diesels eligible for tax credit- August 14, 2008 We knew last month that the Jetta TDI was qualified for the tax credit . Now, word is out that all of the new-generation clean diesels for Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz will be joining the elite handful of ...http://www.topix.net/autos/mercedes-benz/2008/08/all-vw-and-mercedes-diesels-eligible-for-... Mercedes-Benz to invest 600 million to increase Brazilian commercial vehicles production- August 13, 2008 Daimler Trucks plans to invest more than 600 million to increase the production capacity of trucks, buses and components in the Mercedes-Benz plant of Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil.http://www.topix.net/autos/mercedes-benz/2008/08/mercedes-benz-to-invest-600-million-to-in... eMercedesBenz Feature: A The Mercedes-Benz L 319 Makes World Premier In 1955- August 12, 2008 The German soccer champion is Rot-WeiAY Essen, the German chancellor rides in a Mercedes-Benz car named "Adenauer". The year is 1955, and the "economic miracle", initiated by Federal Minister of Economics, ...http://www.topix.net/autos/mercedes-benz/2008/08/emercedesbenz-feature-a-the-mercedes-benz... Mercedes-Benz To Introduce Attention Assist Into Series Production In Spring 2009- August 11, 2008 It's been nearly three years since we first told you about a new warning system being developed by Mercedes aimed at combating driver fatigue and the occurrence of falling asleep behind the wheel. Today, the company has announced the technology - officially titled "Attention Assist" - is ready for series production, with the system set to debut on Mercedes models starting in spring 2009.http://www.topix.net/autos/mercedes-benz/2008/08/mercedes-benz-to-introduce-attention-assi... Hongqi to develop new models for sales growth- August 11, 2008 The Hongqi brand of FAW, a Chinese partner of Japan's Toyota Motor, has its historic and political value as a 'state sedan' for senior Chinese leaders in the 1950s-80s. Although the sales of Hongqi sedans have ...http://www.topix.net/autos/mercedes-benz/2008/08/hongqi-to-develop-new-models-for-sales-gr... Luxury SUV a miserly ride- August 11, 2008 For 2009, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUVs have received a major facelift.Both the exterior and interior have been changed, but perhaps the best addition is the new 3.0-litre BlueTEC diesel engine.http://www.topix.net/autos/mercedes-benz/2008/08/luxury-suv-a-miserly-ride?fromrss=1 Preview: 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hemi Hybrid- August 10, 2008 With the sales of hulking SUVs tanking, the timing of the two-mode Chrysler Aspen Hemi Hybrid could not be any better.http://www.topix.net/autos/mercedes-benz/2008/08/preview-2009-chrysler-aspen-hemi-hybrid?f... |